write the short note on haryana
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On 1 November 1966, Haryana was carved out on the basis of that the parts of Punjab which were to be Haryana's "Hindi-speaking areas." Same example was followed in creation of Himachal Pradesh as well. Haryana state was formed on the recommendation of the Sardar Hukam Singh Parliamentary Committee.
Haryana was carved out of Punjab on 1st November 1966, as the 17th Indian state. There are diverse interpretations about the origin of the name of Haryana. In ancient time, this region was known as Brahmavarta, Aryavarta and Brahomoupdesa. Haryana state stretches for about 44212 sq.km and lies in the North of India forming frontiers with Himachal Pradesh to the North, Punjab and Rajastan to the West and South respectively. Its eastern border is defined by the river Yamuna along Uttarkhand and Uttar Pradesh.